Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer - Vancouver, BC, Canada

SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd in the Vancouver area is seeking a Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer. The successful candidate will work on North American and international projects, with travel.

Responsibilities include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics to surface and underground mine design, spanning concept to construction and mine closure, with collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization will be a benefit.
• Some understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geological/geotechnical numerical modelling packages will be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
• Valid driver's license
• Based in Vancouver or ability to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Consult on projects for North American and international clients, requiring travel.
• Perform geotechnical characterization and apply rock mechanics to surface and underground mine design issues.
• Lead full project scopes from conceptual studies to detailed design and construction stages, as well as mine closure, liaising with other technical specialists.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams across a range of projects, with potential international travel.

Skills

Geotechnical logging

Rock mass characterization

Geotechnical modelling

Teamwork

Driver's license

Willing to relocate

Job description

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer.

Description of Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will consult on projects for North American and international clients, requiring travel. Assignments will include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues. This work will involve full project scopes from conceptual studies to the detailed design and construction stage, as well as to the mine closure stage, liaising with other technical specialists.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization will be a benefit.
• Some understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geological/geotechnical numerical modelling packages will be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
• Valid driver's license
• Based in Vancouver or ability to relocate.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

The estimated base pay range for this position is $75,000 to 85,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

• An attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.